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OH SB60

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shane Wilkin

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Licensed veterinarians may establish a veterinary-client-patient relationship through real-time telehealth examinations, in addition to in-person exams or premises visits

  • Veterinarians must obtain informed consent, provide contact information, maintain visit records for at least 3 years, and advise clients that an in-person visit may ultimately be recommended

  • Initial prescriptions via telehealth are limited to 14 days, with one 14-day refill allowed after a follow-up telehealth visit; additional refills require an in-person visit

  • Controlled substances cannot be prescribed through telehealth without an in-person physical examination of the animal

  • Livestock raised for human food products require an in-person veterinary relationship before telehealth services can be used, though general tele-advice may be provided without this prior relationship

Legislative Description

Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, procedures

Agriculture

Last Action

Referred to committee: Agriculture

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture6/11/2025
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/29/2025

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